Welcome to the International Finnsheep Registry (IFR)! We are so much more than just a registry. The IFR was founded in order to better serve the needs of Finnsheep breeders throughout the world as well as preserve the breed through insuring its salability in today's marketplace. We provide professional and positive assistance for those who want to improve their flocks, expand their knowledge and learn successful business management practices. We have a dedicated Board of Directors ready to assist you with your Finnsheep goals and objectives. We welcome your inquiries!

Finnsheep come in a wide assortment of colors, however, all should possess superb conformation and wool. These Finnsheep ewes to the left show excellent body type and fleece.

The IFR provides: - Vision for the long term preservation of the breed - Impeccable Business Practices - Outstanding communication to its membership and the general public - Educational resources for our membership to assist them with the success of their Finnsheep business - Professional, courteous representatives - Knowledgeable and dedicated leadership with a genuine yet realistic love for the breed. - A positive environment that supports co-operation and assistance with member needs. - A variety of programs to promote the Finnsheep breed - Informative materials for our members to assist them in the growth of their business - A wide assortment of membership benefits - Full Registration services and certificates of registration that can be used as a tool to build a better flock - An outstanding list of consultants, because a wider perspective fosters greater understanding and growth

Regardless of age, sex or color. A quality Finnsheep possesses excellent bone, depth, fleece and muscling. Combined with the breed's reproductive abilities, these attributes provide a lot of options for both commercial producers and small farm owners.

The Finnsheep lambs pictured here are five days old.

In keeping with our vision of preserving Finnsheep worldwide throughthe Finnsheep's ability to penetrate a larger number of markets, we have developed unique programs designed to increase the Finnsheep's marketability. Our traditional registry records purebred animals from all recognized Finnsheep registries worldwide. Purebreds receive high quality registration papers with the IFR's unique seal. The IFR Breed Improvement Program allows for the addition of scrapie resistant genetics and improvement in the overall quality of the breed. Our Recapture Program allows those with currently non-registered Finnsheep flocks to work towards the restoration of their flock's registration status. This process takes several years and original entrants into the program must undergo an approval process. The IFR does not utilize an open-registry "breed-up" program although it recognizes that other registries often do. We believe that simple blood percentages are not the sole criteria that should be used when developing or improving a breed. Careful attention to the traits and characteristics that define the breed must be carefully considered and balanced with needed adaptations to insure the breed's preservation.

Finnsheep Rams should have excellent muscling, bone structure and conformation. The breed is known for its high fertility and manageable temperament.

The IFR Mission Statement clearly outlines the IFR's committment to having its representatives work alongside Finnsheep breeders in a supportive manner. We believe that by better supporting our members, they will be able to successfully produce, market and sell their Finnsheep products in an ever expanding marketplace. By creating a demand for Finnsheep and Finnsheep products, the breed can be preserved for future generations.Finnsheep are one of the world's most versatile production sheep breeds. They are a necessary component of any farm that requires production and diverse quality wool products in an environmentally-friendly, easy to manage package. We welcome you to the International Finnsheep Registry website and invite you to spend some time here learning about the Finnsheep breed. Questions, comments and suggestions are always welcomed by the IFR; please feel free to contact any member or board executive (listed on the Contact page). We welcome your inquiries!

American Sheep Industry News Features the IFR! ASI Members May View the Article on pages 24 & 25 of Sheep Industry News Magazine's February 2013 issue. The free online version of Sheep Industry News may be viewed by clicking on the link below Click Here to Read a Copy!International Finnsheep Registry's visit to Finland featured in Finland's Future Countryside Magazine/Maaseudun Tulevaisuus!The complete article (in Finnish) is available to IFR Members!

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